WE_1445 - Transnational Education Quality Assurance Framework, Kazakhstan

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Notice Description

British Council in Kazakhstan is seeking consultancy for up to three years to support the continued implementation, operationalisation and enhancement of the Transnational Education Quality Assurance Framework (TNE QAF). The project focuses on embedding the framework across the higher education sector by strengthening institutional capacity, delivering training and mentorship programmes, developing practical tools and guidance, and supporting alignment among universities, regulators, and quality assurance bodies. It aims to ensure consistent application of quality standards and to establish a sustainable, nationally owned system for improving transnational education provision in Kazakhstan.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for up to two (2) additional consecutive periods of twelve (12) months each

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b5f4
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056650-2026
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Open
Procurement Method Details: Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value: £80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 26 Jun 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Active
Lots Status: Active
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: LONDON
Postcode: E20 1JQ
Post Town: East London
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3): TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Newham
Electoral Ward: Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency: Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056650-2026
16th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

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